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February 19, 2026

PRESBYTERY ASSEMBLY

AND PRE-ASSEMBLY EVENTS

Education Hour with

Rev. Dr. Christian Boyd

Dr. Boyd was born and raised in Joplin, Missouri. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Mission and Leadership, Organizational Development from Luther Seminary, and a Master of Divinity in Practical Theology and Pastoral Leadership from Louisville Seminary. He also earned a Master's in Business Administration and a Master's in Coaching and Mindfulness with a Diploma of Specialization in Innovation and Project Management from the Universidad Isabel I (Spain), and a Bachelor of Arts in World Literature from Truman State University. He has also earned Graduate Certificates in Mediation and Negotiation from Northwestern University and Paralegal Studies from George Mason University. He completed coursework at Harvard Kennedy School in public leadership, diplomacy, and human rights through the Global Diplomatic Forum (London) and the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations (Washington, D.C.).

Dr. Boyd was ordained as a Presbyter and Minister of the Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) by the Presbytery of Mid-Kentucky in 2001 and has served as a designated pastor and installed or tenured pastor of congregations in Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. He has also served as a stated clerk and an elected regional church leader for the Presbytery of Milwaukee and the Presbytery of Ohio Valley. He has served the denomination by being elected in 2010 to the Episcopal Presbyterian Ecumenical Dialogue and by being the principal author of a proposal for the orderly exchange of clergy, which was considered by both national denominational bodies in 2024. Dr Boyd was also elected to the Advisory Committee on the Constitution of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

PneuMatrix Consultants Visiting Regionally

in Pre-Assembly Events

These Pre-Presbytery Assembly Regional Gatherings are designed so that Giddings Lovejoy church members and leaders may connect with our PneuMatrix Consultants. The Giddings Lovejoy Vision Team contracted with PneuMatrix in October 2025 to work with the presbytery in discerning purpose, structure, and staffing needs.

We would love it if church members would join us at one of these two regional events. Please RSVP to either Rev. Liz Kanerva at ekanerva@glpby.org or Janice McMillen at jmcmillen@glpby.org.

West I-44 Corridor

Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 6:00 pm
Hosted by: The Anchor First Presbyterian Church of Sullivan
Located at: 285 E Springfield Road, Sullivan, Missouri.
Meal: This is the dinner hour, so food and drink will be provided for those in attendance. Don't forget to RSVP to either email address above.

Southeast Churches

Date: Friday, February 27
Time: 11:00 am
Hosted by: First Presbyterian Church of Cape Girardeau
Located at: 235 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Meal: This is the lunch hour, so food and drink will be provided for those in attendance. Don't forget to RSVP to either email address above.

Upcoming Monthly Ministry Group Meetings

There are no Ministry Team Meetings Scheduled Next Week

PART-TIME PASTOR POSITION OPENING

EXPERIENCES & EDUCATION IN THE NEWS

Join the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Washington Office on Wednesday, February 25, for the next Presbyterian Advocacy Hour.

As many Presbyterians find themselves experiencing grief, fear, and urgency, and asking what faithful courage looks like now, this gathering will offer historical perspective, theological grounding, and practical next steps for faithful public witness.

Hear from Presbyterian activists and organizers engaged in local public witness, who will share what faith-rooted organizing looks like on the ground, how communities build resilience under pressure, and what practical action can look like when the national picture feels overwhelming. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q042K5cf0

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRIVIA NIGHT

Presbyterian Heritage and the Reformed Tradition in Scotland

with Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church

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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Presbyterian Women

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We will journey through Presbyterian history from its founding in the region to the present day. We begin at the final resting place of Stephen Hempstead, Father of the Presbyterian Church West of the Mississippi River, and end at the newest mausoleum in the cemetery. Can you guess whose it is? We will enjoy a delicious boxed lunch at the Cemetery.

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Presbytery Moderator - Elder, Barbara Abbett

Presbytery Vice-Moderator - Rev. Dr. Karen Blanchard

Vision Team Moderator - Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess